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• 2020 Considered a Turning Point in K-Pop, Thanks to BTS, BLACKPINK, and More

  2020 has been a difficult year for everyone. But thanks to BTS, BLACKPINK, NCT, SuperM, and more, this year is also considered a turning point in K-pop as the genre enters the mainstream.

  12.16.20 | 10:07PM EST
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  TWICE Dominates Top Albums Lists, Billboard Charts With 'Eyes Wide Open'

  The group added another feather to its cap when its "Eyes Wide Open" album made it to the Billboard 200.

  12.16.20 | 7:19PM EST

• MONSTA X’s 'All About Luv' Among Time Magazine’s 'Albums That Defined 2020'

  MONSTA X gets international recognition once more, this time for its sixth studio album and first all-English release, "All About Luv," recognized as one of Time Magazine's K-Pop albums for 2020.

  12.16.20 | 6:41AM EST

• BLACKPINK Included in Billboard’s ‘The 25 Best Music Videos of 2020’ Rankings

  On Dec. 9, Billboard dropped their "The 25 Best Music Videos of 2020" list. K-pop fans were indeed happy to see BLACKPINK on it!

  12.09.20 | 11:19PM EST

• BLACKPINK and BTS Included in Billboard's 'Top 50 Best Albums of 2020'

  BLACKPINK and BTS's albums are included in Billboard's "Top 50 Best Albums of 2020."

  12.08.20 | 1:15AM EST
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  K-Pop Groups Dominate Billboard’s ‘Top Social 50 Artists of 2020’ List

  On Dec. 4, Billboard released their year-end charts. To people's surprise, the "Top Social 50 Artists of 2020" was dominated by K-Pop artists!

  12.04.20 | 10:11PM EST

• BTS Wins 7 Trophies from Billboard Year-End Chart + See Other Awardees

  On December 4, the world-renowned group BTS was hailed as the "Best Group" by the U.S. Billboard's year-end chart.

  12.04.20 | 10:16PM EST

• BTS, BLACKPINK, and More Take Top Spots on Billboard's World Albums Chart + See Ranking

  BTS, BLACKPINK, and more K-Pop groups have taken over the top spots on Billboard's World Albums Chart!

  12.01.20 | 9:07PM EST

• BTS's ‘Life Goes On’ is the First Korean-Lyric Song to Top Billboard Hot 100

  BTS's November release "Life Goes On" has just hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 charts!

  11.30.20 | 7:53PM EST

• BTS Wins Top Social Artist at The Billboard Music Awards

  On October 15, Thursday, the Billboard Music Awards announced on their social media accounts that BTS had won the Top Social Artist award.

  10.15.20 | 3:02AM EDT
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  Bang Si Hyuk Revealed to Have Cried After Hearing BTS Hit No. 1 on Billboard 100 for Two Straight Weeks

  In a "BANGTAN BOMB" shared with the BANGTANTV YouTube channel on October 5, Monday, fans were able to see BTS call the CEO and founder of Big Hit Entertainment, Bang Si Hyuk, about their song "Dynamite" peaking at number one on the Billboard 100 Chart. Upon hearing the news, Bang Si Hyuk couldn't help but shed tears.

  10.05.20 | 9:55PM EDT
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  BTS Jimin Reveals He Cried for Three Hours After Finding Out They Hit No. 1 on The Billboard Hot 100

  On September 2, Thursday, BTS held an online press conference, where they talked about how they felt being the first Korean artist to chart at number one the Billboard Hot 100 charts. There, member Jimin revealed that cried for three hours when he first heard the news.

  09.04.20 | 1:22AM EDT
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  Billboard Predicts SuperM Will Receive a Grammy Nomination

  Billboard recently released their nomination predictions for the upcoming GRAMMYs. The magazine predicts that a SuperM nomination for "Best New Artist" is within reach. Billboard stated, "SuperM has a chance of becoming the first K-pop group to be nominated in this category..."

  06.16.20 | 3:08AM EDT
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  Fans Upset As BTS is Not Included in Billboard's 2021 GRAMMY Predictions

  On June 15, for next year's "Album of The Year," "Record of The Year," "Song of The Year," and "Best New Artist," Billboard selected their "greatest predictions." However, ARMYs and non-fans find it surprising that BTS hasn't been mentioned, considering their achievements.

  06.16.20 | 1:40AM EDT

• (G)I-DLE's "I trust" Ranks 4th on Billboard's World Albums Chart

  (G)I-DLE has been named on five Billboard charts with their new mini album "I trust." (G)I-DLE has been named on five Billboard charts with their new mini-album I trust.

  04.17.20 | 12:21AM EDT
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  BTS Charts 4th on Billboard Hot 100 with 'ON'

  BTS set a new record once again after 'ON', title track of their new album 'Map of the Soul: 7', ranked 4th on the Billboard Hot 100. Last year, the septet's lead single and collaborative track 'Boy With Luv' with international singer Halsey took the 8th spot on the same chart.

  03.05.20 | 7:20PM EST

• X1, ‘Produce X 101’ Project Group, Hits Billboard’s Social 50 and Emerging Artist Charts

  Even before their official debut arrives, 11-member K-pop group X1 is already making ripples in the scene! According to Billboard’s weekly charts dated August 13, the project boy band -- with members coming from the Mnet survival show-cum-talent search Produce X 101 -- has taken the No. 6 spot on the music magazine’s Social 50 chart.

  08.14.19 | 10:47AM EDT

• BTS Bags Top Duo/Group at the 2019 BBMAs

  BTS bagged the “Top Duo/Group” trophy at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards held on May 1 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

  05.04.19 | 4:02PM EDT

• BTS To Be Excused From The Strict Korean Military?

  BTS To Be Excused From The Strict Korean Military? Fans may have received the ultimate blessing after hearing BTS will be exempt from the horrors of the Korean military.

  09.05.18 | 5:45PM EDT

• BTS Make History As The First K-Pop Act on 'The Ellen Show' (WATCH)

  BTS Make History As The First K-Pop Act on 'The Ellen Show' (WATCH) The boys of BTS have been dominating the international music scene ever since their 'BillBoard Music Awards' win back in May of this year.

  11.28.17 | 11:07AM EST